The low-down on AQHA’s genetic testing requirements.

AQHA Customer Service Rep Kayla Randall

Since the inception of AQHA, science and information technology have advanced by leaps and bounds. Today’s society doesn’t shrug its shoulders at a question; it diligently locates the answer. An AQHA requirement that I have been hearing a lot about – DNA testing and parentage verification – seems to leave many people wanting more information. Read the rest of this entry »

Get your AQHA questions answered live on Facebook!

AQHA’s Facebook page has proven to be an excellent outlet for assisting customers with their AQHA business as well as answering general questions. I’ve started a bi-monthly discussion on AQHA’s Facebook page, where I answer questions and check the status on work you’ve submitted to the office for processing.

I’ve always believed in the philosophy that if I have a question about something, chances are someone else is wondering the same thing. Read on for more in-depth explanations to a few questions we’ve received through Facebook that I thought were interesting. Read the rest of this entry »

Check out a free issue of Journal Plus through the month of May!

Subscribe to The Journal before time runs out to keep receiving Journal Plus!

AQHA’s efforts to deliver information and provide services at a faster, more technologically advanced pace have now produced a digital companion to The American Quarter Horse Journal. Journal Plus is exclusively for subscribers of The American Quarter Horse Journal, but AQHA is letting everyone view the April and May editions free of charge. Read the rest of this entry »

AQHA’s corporate partners are a huge part of your member benefits.

One of AQHA’s biggest FAQs is, “What comes with my AQHA membership?”

AQHA's Kayla Randall

AQHA’s corporate partners provide many discounts and awesome freebies, such as America’s Horse magazine, plus support for some of AQHA’s most popular programs and events.

I’ve listed the discounts AQHA members receive.

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Make minor additions to your horse’s AQHA Registration Certificate – for free!

Some AQHA certificate corrections are obvious. A missed pastern or a change in color are two examples that happen frequently.

But what about a small scar or a brand? Even some newly gelded horses’ certificates fall through the cracks. But when your unmarked sorrel gelding is in a pasture with 10 other unmarked sorrel geldings, that reported scar or brand – even gelding stamp – is what could set your horse apart and maybe even bring him home if he is stolen.

AQHA Customer Service Rep Kayla Randall

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What you need to know to get your specially bred foal registered.

With modern advances in science, we can now breed a mare to a stallion without them ever being in the same pasture. They don’t even have to be on the same continent! Semen can be cooled or frozen and shipped virtually anywhere. Read on for AQHA’s rules regarding mares bred by cooled transported and frozen semen Read the rest of this entry »

Learn more about AQHA’s corporate partner, Nutrena.

The official feed of AQHA.

Nutrena is one of the world’s largest equine nutrition companies, feeding more than one million horses per day. The company partnered with AQHA 10 years ago, and the partnership is going strong. Nutrena’s goal is Read the rest of this entry »

Rules and qualifications for the AQHA Rookie of the Year award.

AQHA Customer Service Rep Kayla Randall

AQHA has several award programs that benefit new exhibitors. The Justin Rookie of the Year award is a favorite of mine.

The Justin Rookie of the Year award program requires a little strategy. You only get one shot at it, so if you are new at showing AQHA, read on to see how you can get your hands on the prize!

The Justin Rookie of the Year Award is available to amateur and youth competitors, and is split into the following divisions, according to age, and split again by state/province. Read the rest of this entry »

Start using these tips to conserve trails for you and your horse to enjoy for years to come!

Tractor Supply Company has teamed with AQHA to fund groups and organizations that have a sizable impact toward community involvement and trail sustainability. Read the rest of this entry »

Get your video cameras ready for the Life is a Ride video contest!

We all like to think of our animals as part of our families, and we want to show them off as much as possible.

AQHA wants to see all the reasons why you consider your horse a part of your family.

Entering the Life Is A Ride video contest couldn’t be easier!

So get some video footage of your favorite moments with your horse, fill out the entry form and send it, along with your video, to AQHA. You can also submit your video and entry form online.

Must be 18 to enter. Read the rest of this entry »

A new way to gain showing experience in AQHA’s Novice Division.

Previously, novice exhibitors needed to acquire a permit to show a horse not owned by them or an eligible family member, and each exhibitor was limited to 10 permits per year. With a new rule change, novice exhibitors can exhibit any horse in novice youth or novice amateur competition, regardless of ownership. Read the rest of this entry »

The skinny on the newest addition to AQHA records research.

AQHA's Kayla Randall

Early in 2009, AQHA announced the debut of a new records research program. The Next Generation of AQHA Records was created so that, whether you are an AQHA member or not, you can still have access to official AQHA records anytime, anywhere. Since this is a new system, read on to find out how to access and use AQHA’s Next Generation records.

If you are an AQHA member, you can access Next Generation Records with your AQHA ID number and PIN. If you are not a current member, you can set up an account utilizing your e-mail address. You will be e-mailed a password when you register. Read the rest of this entry »